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Tour Cowichan Wineries during the 2024 Wine Festival
Get the details on the annual event that tours festivalgoers through a dozen Cowichan Valley vineyards. Read more…
Discover the Captivating World of Art at the Sooke Fine Arts Show
From July 29 to August 7 the Sooke Fine Arts Show invites art lovers, and those curious about art to view 375 original works of West Coast art at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. Read more…
YAM’s Most Read Stories of 2022: People, Places, Food
Our round up of YAM’s 2023 Most Read Stories of the Year provides an interesting snapshot of what’s important to you – and not surprisingly, food tops the list! Read more…
Love Your Local Wines at PenCo Liquor
PenCo Liquor stocks a wide variety of BC-produced VQA wines. Here’s why – and their recommendations for three wines to try. Read more…
Be A Tourist returns this March
Attractions Victoria’s popular Be A Tourist program returns March 7 – 13. One of the city’s oldest and most loved local events, this year it offers discounts and deals for over 40 attractions and retailers. Read more…
GET THE LOOK: 2022 TRENDS IN SKIN CARE & MAKE UP
Melodie Reynolds of Elate Cosmetics says the biggest trends for 2022 range from hyper-minimalist to glitter goddess, with an emphasis on celebrating what makes you, you. Read more…
A Fashionable Shift Out of Neutral
Forget basic black and boring beige. Warm up the dark days of winter with major pieces in bright, bold, glorious colour. Read more…
Net Zero: the new trend in drinks
Zero is the word of the day – zero waste, zero sugar, zero missions and zero ABV (alcohol by volume) drinks. Cinda Chavich shares her list of up and coming non-alcoholic beverages, and a recipe for the Zero-Proof LumRum Mojito. Read more…
All I Want for Christmas
Looking for a gift for your favourite bon vivant? Here are five local inspirations to wrap up this holiday season. Read more…